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5. PROJECT NUMBER (if applicable)

CODE 7. ADMINISTERED BY

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER

CODE

6. ISSUED BY

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NUMBER 3. EFFECTIVE DATE

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

9B. DATED

PAGE OF PAGES

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

10B. DATED

BPA NO. 1. CONTRACT ID CODE

FACILITY CODE CODE

Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods:

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers

E. IMPORTANT:

is extended,

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning __________ copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted; or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY is not extended.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

(REV. 11/2016)

is required to sign this document and return ___________ copies to the issuing office. is not, A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

15C. DATE SIGNED

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER

Contractor

16C. DATE SIGNED

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER 16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

STANDARD FORM 30 PREVIOUS EDITION NOT USABLE

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

(Type or print) (Type or print)

(Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

(Number, street, county, State and ZIP Code)

(If other than Item 6)

(Specify type of modification and authority)

(such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.)

(If required)

(SEE ITEM 11)

(SEE ITEM 13)

(X)

CHECK

ONE

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS,

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer)

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36C786

Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration Contracting Services 18434 Joplin Road Triangle VA 22172

36C786

Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration Contracting Services 18434 Joplin Road Triangle VA 22172

To all Offerors/Bidders

36C78624R0020

08-20-2024

X x x x 1

The purpose of this amendment is to give clarification to items that may be unclear and reply to questions 1-5 Notes: 3 separate blank and inscription contracts are to be awarded: one for G1, one for J1/L1 and one for V1/V5.

- Section B.3, Para. 2.1-2.3, Page 8: Contractor has 26 days to successfully fill (complete and deliver) an order. The date count commences the day after the date of receipt.

- Section B.3, Para 7.5, Page 15: Accelerated Request (Casualties of War): Contractor will provide accelerated processing based on scheduled date of interment. Requests for accelerated processing will be at no additional cost to the Government. If the accelerated request requires expedited shipping, the estimated shipping cost will be forwarded to MPS for approval prior to shipping. Casualties of War orders are generated after the interment to generate a shipping order # with “INVOICING PURPOSES ONLY – DO NOT DUPLICATE” in the Remarks.

- Section E.4, Pages 65-66, Para 1.0 the paragraph starting Adequate competition s stricken as written and now states:

Katherine Iacovelli Contract Officer

A-V5 Rev- dtd 2003-06-05

RFP 36C78624R0020

3 Granite contracts for Blanks and Inscriptions

Notes, Questions, and Answers Continued

NOTES:

Adequate competition exists if one responsible, capable SDVOSB or VOSB submits a proposal with fair and reasonable pricing; or if two or more responsible, capable SB independently submits a proposal with fair and reasonable pricing.

- As mentioned in the RFP, the factors and subfactors and their order of importance are:

Factors: Past Performance, Technical and Price. Past Performance is the most important factor. Price is the least important. Technical subfactors are, Equipment, Methodology and Quality Assurance. Quality Assurance is the most important subfactor, all other subfactors are equal to each other. The order the Proposal Volumes, the Ratings Standards, and the information to be addressed are listed, have nothing to do with the Factors’/Subfactors’ order of importance.

- The sentence “The Government reserves the right to consider a response that offers more than the minimum and select that response if it provides a benefit to the government” has changed “response” to “offer”.

Questions and Answers

1) V1 sample size states 42” in length – this has been 13”x24” in years past. Which one will be required for the sample?

A) 13” X 24” is required

2) Is the V5 inscription for the samples the same as V1?

A) No

3) L1 sample size spec sheet states 12”x24”x3/4” – Is 12x18x3/4 the required size?

A) No, the 12” x 18” x ¾’ should be used

4) In the drawing section the V5 spec sheet is missing. I’m looking to verify the V top vs Oval top specs.

A) Please see Page 3 and attached as PDF.

5) Regarding the V1 sample, on page 62 using the V1 sample review form it states the size of the marker must be 13” x 24” x ¾”. However, on page 82 it is saying the sample must be 13” x 42” x ¾”. Could you please confirm the correct size for the sample?

A) Please see answer to question 1.

6) All samples state...

“GRIFFIN JR (refer to drawings for correct size of “r”)” The drawing shows Robert C Williams with no suffix. What is the proper size of the “R” in JR? I have attached the alphabet attachment where it does notate for marble and granite Niche Covers the sizing should be “small capital letters” is it safe to go by this standard for our sample submission?

A) Yes, the drawing has the correct information to address the question about the suffix.